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Paying transit fares

Community Transit accepts ORCA cards to pay bus fares. ORCA works on all seven of the major public transportation agencies serving this region and offers several reduced fare options for riders who qualify.

Subsidized Annual Pass

The Subsidized Annual Pass works just like a regular ORCA card but allows free travel on Community Transit, King County Metro, Sound Transit, and Everett Transit. Residents of King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties, who are enrolled in one of six state benefit programs, are eligible.

Enroll in Subsidized Annual Pass through the online Reduced Fare Portal or by calling the Seattle & King County Community Health Access Program at (800) 756-5437 between 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday through Friday (closed 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.). Enroll in Subsidized Annual Pass in person at a DSHS community services office.

ORCA LIFT

For people who don’t qualify for Subsidized Annual Pass but still need help paying transit fares, Community Transit offers reduced fares for residents with lower incomes through the ORCA LIFT program. ORCA LIFT works just like a regular ORCA card but allows eligible riders to pay a reduced fare. People with incomes up to 200% of the federal poverty level are eligible for ORCA LIFT.

Youth riders

Youth aged 18 and younger ride transit free with a Youth ORCA Card.

ORCA LIFT and Subsidized Pass in-person enrollment

Learn more about reduced fare options and see if you qualify to receive an ORCA LIFT card or a Subsidized Annual Pass in-person at Community Transit's Ride Store.

Drop-in enrollment times are every Monday and Thursday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Stop by to learn more or to apply in-person!

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Find the right ORCA fare for you
Find your best ORCA fare by visiting the myORCA web site to see available pass options and reduced fare programs.

Go to myORCA.com

Service

Adult

Aged 19 to 64

Youth

Aged 18 and younger

Reduced Fares

ORCA LIFT, 65+, Disabled and Medicare

Bus

Includes local, express, and Swift bus rapid transit buses

$2.50 / ride

$90.00 Monthly Pass

FREE

$1.00 / ride

$36.00 Monthly Pass

DART Paratransit

For passengers with disabilities

$2.50 / ride

$90.00 Monthly Pass

FREE

$2.50 / ride

$90.00 Monthly Pass

Zip Shuttle

On-demand shared ride service

$2.50 / ride

$90.00 Monthly Pass

FREE

$1.00 / ride

$36.00 Monthly Pass

Bus

Includes local, express, and Swift bus rapid transit buses

 

Rider Fare

Monthly Pass

Adult

Aged 19 to 64

$2.50

$90.00

Youth

Aged 18 and younger

FREE

FREE

Reduced Fares

ORCA LIFT, 65+, Disabled and Medicare

$1.00

$36.00

DART Paratransit

For passengers with disabilities

 

Rider Fare

Monthly Pass

Adult

Aged 19 to 64

$2.50

$90.00

Youth

Aged 18 and younger

FREE

FREE

Reduced Fares

ORCA LIFT, 65+, Disabled and Medicare

$2.50

$90.00

Zip Shuttle

On-demand shared ride service

 

Rider Fare

Monthly Pass

Adult

Aged 19 to 64

$2.50

$90.00

Youth

Aged 18 and younger

FREE

FREE

Reduced Fares

ORCA LIFT, 65+, Disabled and Medicare

$1.00

$36.00

 Riders who qualify for the Subsidized Annual Pass can travel on Community Transit, King County Metro, Sound Transit, and Everett Transit at no cost. To be eligible you must be enrolled in one of six state benefit programs.

Subsidized Annual Pass


Rides who qualify for the Subsidized Annual Pass can travel on Community Transit, King County Metro, Sound Transit, and Everett Transit at no cost. To be eligible you must be enrolled in one of six state benefit programs.

Transfers 

If you ride more than one bus or train on your trip, the ORCA card can help you save money. With ORCA, you can switch between buses or trains and still get credit for the fare you have paid. Your ORCA payment works for two hours after you first use your card. If a later part of your trip costs more, the ORCA reader will show the remaining amount owed and deduct it from your card. 

Learn to ride transit  

Community Transit’s free Travel Training program teaches people who may need extra help how to use transit confidently. Travel trainers will ride with you during your training, guiding you through the transit experience all the way to your destination.  Learn more at communitytransit.org/traveltraining or by calling (425) 348-2379.